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Wild Card

Jean Simon (1991)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.73

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

Young Mick McGee is fascinated by the pack of Tarot cards she finds hidden in her mother's closet. Soon she learns that the cards can not only read the future, they can change it. Mick finds the fate of those around her, even her worst enemies, now lies in her hands, and she cannot resist the evil power.

Is Wild Card appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A young girl discovers magical Tarot cards that can alter fate but becomes tempted by their dark power. The story explores themes of moral responsibility and the consequences of wielding power over others, with mild peril and ethical dilemmas appropriate for upper middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include manipulation, mental manipulation, and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

A suspenseful story about a girl who finds mysterious cards that can change people's futures, but must resist the temptation to misuse them.

Tags

Magical RealismContemporary FantasyParanormal